B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Missoula, MT
Collected Jun 5, 2026Jul 13, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 2026

Location

Missoula, MT

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The full story

Why Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula earned this grade

Between June 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

3 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $345 below the MT average of $345. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 20% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $10,398 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

5 verified OTD quotes from Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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Most Common Add-ons

1
mopar max careavg $7,999
1 quote
2
maintenance planavg $1,299
1 quote
3
gap insuranceavg $1,100
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $2,080

Tips for Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula

  • This dealer often adds $2,080 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 14% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula charges a $0 documentation fee and averages $2,080 in dealer add-ons when present. Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula earns Transparency Grade B (82.4/100).

What is Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula's doc fee?

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The MT average is $345. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula add mandatory add-ons?

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula adds an average of $2,080 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula a good dealer?

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula has a transparency score of 82.4/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Of Missoula in Missoula, MT, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
68
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
20

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
MT avg$345
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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